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With the recent passing of John Siegal, who is now the oldest living former Bears player?
Andrew T.
Freeport, Illinois
According to the appropriately-named website oldestlivingprofootball.com, Larry Brink is now the oldest living former Bears player. Brink, who turned 91 last Sept. 12, was a defensive end from Northern Illinois. He played one season with the Bears in 1954, returning a fumble 84 yards for a touchdown in a 24-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Wrigley Field.